The band has been planning to release the next album sometime in 2019… But according to guitarist Steve Marker, it may not actually be ready until early 2020. In a new interview with Cryptic Rock, Steve got honest about their planned release date:

Either the very end of 2019 or the very beginning of 2020. The year 2020 sounds like a cool year to us. We are working on that and writing songs; that is really what keeps you going. I think if we were just trudging around the world playing old songs, we wouldn’t be that interested in touring. But since we are constantly writing new songs, trying to come up with new ideas with new technologies and using new sounds, that is what we’re really into. It’s what keeps you going and keeps you interested in what you are doing. I think it’s really important to keep moving forward.

What will the next record sound like? Steve described its sound and their progress thus far:

We just started writing out ideas and it’s a huge jumble of strange ideas at this point. That is usually how our records start, then they get narrowed down and molded into something that starts to make sense. I don’t have the slightest idea of what it’s going to end up sounding like. (Laughs) If I knew, I’d tell you. It really could go off in any number of ways. We never really decide ahead of time exactly how it’s going to end up.

I think the journey and getting to where it’s a finished product is what’s really interesting. Right now it’s rough ideas and it can go in different ways. Arguing amongst ourselves and trying to make it into something coherent is the fun of the whole process. It can be anything at this point.

If you’re looking for more to collect, be sure pick up some concert tickets! Garbage is touring in celebration of Version 2.0. They’re currently touring North America, so grab your tickets before it’s too late! To get into the right spirits, listen to their reissue of Version 2.0 while you’re at it.

Love our site? Please donate to help us keep it going!

Hidden Jams Store

Hidden Jams is a music blog for super fans. We provide fans with music news and secrets you can’t get anywhere else. Find insider details on new music for upcoming albums, unreleased tracks hidden in the back catalog, and the stories behind the songs you love. Hidden Jams is your backstage pass into your favorite artist’s music.